Christine Sprague
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Spinning Silver
- By: Naomi Novik
- Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,977
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,200
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,178
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father's inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty - until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold. When an ill-advised boast draws the attention of the king of the Staryk - grim fey creatures who seem more ice than flesh - Miryem's fate, and that of two kingdoms, will be forever altered.
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4 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorite authors. Only 1 small complaint
- By R. W. Olsen on 11-30-18
- Spinning Silver
- By: Naomi Novik
- Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan
Best Performance I’ve Ever Enjoyed
Reviewed: 05-28-23
The story is wonderful and magical and I couldn’t be happier. But, what truly makes this audio book come to life is Lisa Flanagan’s absolutely stunning performance!!! Even without being told when the narration changed characters, I always knew. The variety and depth to her voice work is second to none.
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Uprooted
- By: Naomi Novik
- Narrated by: Julia Emelin
- Length: 17 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,779
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 8,048
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,014
Agnieszka loves her valley home, her quiet village, the forests and the bright shining river. But the corrupted Wood stands on the border, full of malevolent power, and its shadow lies over her life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story, hard to listen to.
- By Rej on 05-21-15
- Uprooted
- By: Naomi Novik
- Narrated by: Julia Emelin
Enjoyable & Unique Hero/Coming of Age Story
Reviewed: 05-26-23
This is a wonderful and unique coming of age and heroic tale. The heroine is unlikely and easy to love. The characters around her are varied and interesting and somehow feel like an entirely possible set of people. I look forward to sharing this fairy tale with my children when they are old enough.
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All That Is Wicked
- A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind
- By: Kate Winkler Dawson
- Narrated by: Kate Winkler Dawson
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 221
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 200
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 200
Edward Rulloff was a brilliant yet utterly amoral murderer—some have called him a “Victorian-era Hannibal Lecter”—whose crimes spanned decades and whose victims were chosen out of revenge, out of envy, and sometimes out of necessity.
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3 out of 5 stars
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PLEASE STOP The Politicizing of Everything
- By Anonymous on 10-15-22
- All That Is Wicked
- A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind
- By: Kate Winkler Dawson
- Narrated by: Kate Winkler Dawson
Fascinating
Reviewed: 03-27-23
I found Kate Winkler Dawson through Buried Bones and was immediately drawn to her take on historical true crime. Her narration is measured and thoughtful, which allows the complex information to come through clearly. She smoothly transitions between the historical beliefs of the scientific community of the time and modern scientific beliefs. I think this is a great book for the true crime obsessed, the hobby historians (who are often also obsessed), and those who are new to either genre, but like a thorough and complex story.
I also love that it is a wonderful balance of history, science, crime, and justice, in all the convoluted ways those can be discussed. It is not lurid or gory or shocking for the sake of drama. It is straightforward as it can be and never feels like it dishonors the victims, which can be a major downside to many true crime stories.
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You Are Special
- Neighborly Words of Wisdom from Mister Rogers
- By: Fred Rogers
- Narrated by: Fred Rogers
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
- Abridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 569
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 497
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Story5 out of 5 stars 493
For more than 50 years, Fred Rogers and his enchanting neighborhood have educated, comforted, and influenced millions of people, both young and young at heart. Organized by themes - relationships, childhood, communication, parenthood, and more - this touching collection gathers his signature sayings and wise thoughts, all of which he enriches with his own memories of being a child and growing up. His ability to understand all kinds of people will inspire viewers past and present, and his straightforward, compassionate guidance will help show you how to get the most from life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best audiobooks
- By scotty on 08-28-17
- You Are Special
- Neighborly Words of Wisdom from Mister Rogers
- By: Fred Rogers
- Narrated by: Fred Rogers
Uplifting & Encouraging
Reviewed: 01-06-23
It would probably surprise nobody that listening to Mr. Rogers would be a positive addition to their day, but at the end, I felt encouraged and supported. When I listen, I find certain pieces always stand out as more applicable to what I am currently dealing with in my day to day life. It’s nice that it always has something appropriate to help and it is comforting to hear Mr. Rogers giving advice.
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